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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Put Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon next to Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 14 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 ~$108 less | ~$150 – $250 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).